"Reducing Drug Abuse Through Recognition
And Community Awareness"
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PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS:
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| "Drug Abuse Recognition For First Responders", a 4-Hour OEMS authorized training course sponsored by Melrose Public Health Department for both the Melrose Fire Department and Melrose Police Department. May 2007 |
Middlesex Sheriff's
Office, 34th Recruit
Training Academy, July
2008
Office, 34th Recruit
Training Academy, July
2008
| Marilyn G. Belmonte Drug Recognition Specialist 781-572-1478 Marilyn@DrugAbuseRecognition.com |
| According to the 2007 PATS survey, the NUMBER ONE reason teens abuse drugs is to COPE WITH THE STRESS FROM SCHOOL. 1 in 5 teens are abusing prescription drugs. 1 in 10 teens are abusing over-the-counter medications. 1 in 5 teens are abusing inhalants. • Can you recognize if a person is drug impaired? • Do you know the signs of marijuana impairment? • Do you know the difference between a sleepy person and one who is abusing narcotic painkillers such as heroin or OxyContin? • Do you know if your ADHD student is abusing his own prescription medication? • Can you recognize cough medicine abuse or inhalants fast enough to save a life? Do you have a screening protocol to follow once suspicion of drug abuse is noted? The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has published my screening assessment in its "Comprehensive School Health Manual" (Exhibit 14-7). ALL professional training includes: • Recognition of physical signs of abuse • Behavioral changes • Medical traits • Screening assessment procedures Courses qualify for CEU's, PDP's. |
| Professional Training Fees Contact me for fees and booking dates |
"I have to personally thank you for an OUTSTANDING and eye opening lecture!!! I am one of the school nurses. Your enlightening update will help us fine tune our skills on suspected drug abuse." School Faculty Training, Wakefield MA |
"You hit it out
of the ballpark!
We'd like to
have you back
again!"
-Helen Boyle,
Riverside
Community
Care
of the ballpark!
We'd like to
have you back
again!"
-Helen Boyle,
Riverside
Community
Care
| RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CARE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 EVALUATION RESULTS FOR MATERIALS, PRESENTATION, OBJECTIVES AND PRESENTER: OVERALL 4.5 ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 5 (5 IS EXCELLENT) Perhaps the best I’ve been to, animated, smart, and contemporary. Wish was had more time this was a great training I can definitely use this. Presenter was very engaging and knowledgeable. Very informative! Excellent training!! Excellent information. I have a long history in drug treatment. I didn’t know most of what was presented. Dynamic speaker! Keep her on the list for future presentations. Great presentation. Presenter was excellent in her style and in the info that was presented. Very useful!! Wonderful presentation, delivered in very engaging way. Awesome! Loved it! Very exciting and kept audience’s attention. Material was awesome and really interesting. Good job!! I would love for Marilyn to come back to continue this training – especially about the prescription drugs. (Entire evaluation can be made available upon request.) |
| 3 NEW PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSES! "DRUGS & SCHOOL VIOLENCE: A TICKING TIME BOMB"- School Violence has increased dramatically over the past decade. Threats in school, fighting and cyber-bullying illustrate the tendency towards a more violent generation. Why are teenage girls becoming more physically aggressive? Which drugs have a link to aggression and violence? How can you recognize abuse of those drugs early enough to prevent violence? "HIGH SCHOOL OR HIGH IN SCHOOL? DROP OUT PREVENTION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS"- Administrators and counselors work diligently to help every student be successful. But how do drugs play a negative role in a student's success? Which drugs are most likely to affect a student's GPA? Which drugs are your most academically competitive students abusing to get a ahead? Learn to recognize the signs of abuse of these drugs and intervene quickly before these students become a drop out statistic! "DRUGS, DEPRESSION & SUICIDE: THE DEADLY LINK- This program illustrates the correlation between drugs and depression. The Surgeon General's National Strategy for Suicide Prevention states drug abuse as a major risk factor. Early recognition of drug abuse is vital to suicide prevention through early intervention and clinical treatment. |